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August Rain:

This is the HESI book you're talking about, right?

http://the-book-depository.amazonwebstore.com/Evolve-Reach-Testing-and-Remediation-Comprehensive/M/1416047743.htm

Also, did you use Saunder's at all?

I spoke with the clinical coordinator yesterday and just wanted to clarify- you do not go to the clinical site the night before to prep anymore. That's all done in the morning now.

AugustRain

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hiddencat, that HESI book is actually for the PN exam, you want the RN:

http://www.amazon.com/Testing-Remediation-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C3%82%C2%AE-Examination/dp/1416047751/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262281451&sr=8-2

I had both Saunders books, the blue one is more of a study guide/outline, which we used for extra questions during 2nd & 3rd quarters. By 4th quarter, we had pretty much run out of questions, and picked up the orange Saunders book and the Made Incredibly Easy Q&A. The orange Saunders doesn't break down by subject, though Incredibly Easy does.

The more questions, the better, but R&R seemed closest to the thought process for HESI, and the comprehensive CD lets you select the difficulty level of the questions you do.

PS - After spending 11 months going through all those questions, I literally did one practice test two days before NCLEX and that was it.

hiddencat, that HESI book is actually for the PN exam, you want the RN:

http://www.amazon.com/Testing-Remediation-Comprehensive-NCLEX-RN%C3%82%C2%AE-Examination/dp/1416047751/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262281451&sr=8-2

I had both Saunders books, the blue one is more of a study guide/outline, which we used for extra questions during 2nd & 3rd quarters. By 4th quarter, we had pretty much run out of questions, and picked up the orange Saunders book and the Made Incredibly Easy Q&A. The orange Saunders doesn't break down by subject, though Incredibly Easy does.

The more questions, the better, but R&R seemed closest to the thought process for HESI, and the comprehensive CD lets you select the difficulty level of the questions you do.

PS - After spending 11 months going through all those questions, I literally did one practice test two days before NCLEX and that was it.

Oops- posted the wrong link. That is the book I have (the one you posted). Thanks for the advice- I'm going to pick up the R&R. I did awesome on the class exams so thought the HESI would be on the same level and whoooo boy was it not. I've started looking through the Saunder's over break for stuff I think I didn't really retain from principles (fluids and electrolytes was really breezed over).

acrawl

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Thx to both Cocobelly and AugustRain for the insight. And I would definitely have to second that Cocobelly, I definitely have appreciated the honest and thoughtful opinions of AugustRain throughout my visits to the forums. Before I actually became a member I would read these posts just to get insight on the forum, and AugustRain among a few others always stood out and somedays I would just visit to see what she had to say (you are a she, correct?). I think some people just post without even thinking how much an impact their insight has on perspective and current students. The infamous bitter poster are the ones who make it bad for those of us who just want some honest and unbiased opinions as we embark on this journey we call nursing school. But those who are bitter and just post out of spite and to make others dislike the program, make people like AugustRain stand out so much. You are definitely appreciated AugustRain:bowingpur Small sidebar.....but in terms of Hesi I just plan to go into this program with and open-mind and on my A-game. I think it will take time to learn to ropes, and as you said AugustRain you just need to know what study techniques work for you, work your hardest, and roll with the punches. Cocobelly, I am also taking these few months to get a clear head, and prep as much as I can but I'm going to try not to stress myself too much and you shouldn't either. Just try to take whatever you can in and keep a clear head, and I believe with hard work and determination we will survive. Thanks again to you both for the Hesi tips. Cocobelly have you gotten CPR certified yet? Have you gotten any more information in the mail regarding orientation, etc.? The last thing I remember getting was transcript evaluations and sending in my deposit. Did you just finish your last bit of pre-reqs at CCP, because so did I. Just trying to see if I may have seen you around...

acrawl

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P.S AugustRain, I couldn't believe someone accused you of being an administrator at because you spoke to eloquently and highlighted the good aspects of the program. I thought that was ridiculous. But all I can do now is just sit back and laugh:lol2: People are hilarious.

acrawl

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Oh and I almost forgot....HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!! I wish you much success in your nursing endeavors.

CocoBelly

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Acrawl,

Happy New Year to you too!

I am actually a certified EMT, so I already have my CPR cert, however I am going to need to re-certify because it will expire in September 2010.

I don't think I have received anything else in the mail yet.. But don't forget to send in your final transcripts by the 15th. CCP reopens on the 4th, so I will be in there that day to order them and drop them off at in person! I did just finish my pre-reqs at CCP, I took Stats, Ethics, Nutrition, and Dev. Psych this semester.

Also, I agree we shouldn't stress ourselves out in the next few months as we will be for the 11 months following that! But I'm actually just really interested in all this stuff, and I'm doing it more because I want to one day be a competent nurse (hopefully nurse practitioner) and not because I'm trying to cram for the program or anything. You should have seen me when my dvd's came in the mail and I opened the box, I looked like a 7 year old on Christmas who just got something awesome like a red ryder bb gun ;o)

acrawl

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Thx Cocbelly for reminding me about the transcripts because I definitely almost forgot about that...Doesn't it suck that CCP charges 10 bucks for a transcript. But I won't complain too much because I'm just glad to be finshed my pre-reqs and moving on the nursing school finally. I also just finished up Micro, A&P II, and Nutrition. Did you by any chance have Laura Davidson for Nutrition because we may have been classmates. I agree with you on how interesting things have become too..my pre-reqs esp A&P have made me extremely interested in Nursing and looking forward to learning more. What books have you picked up thus far? The ones AugustRain has suggested?

CocoBelly

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Yes! I did have Laura Davidson. I had her MWF 10am. I loved her.

I haven't picked up any books yet.. Just have those DVD's to start with that my dad bought me.

acrawl

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Oh,I had her MW at 12:30PM. She was great. I think I will start to get some of the books AugustRain mentioned.

AugustRain

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Happy New Year to you too, acrawl! And thank you for your kind words, they're very much appreciated. I'm sure you and CocoBelly will both be very successful ACE-ers...at this time next year, you'll be pulling together those resumes and getting ready to apply for jobs! It won't be an easy year, but it will go by fast. Hope you give yourselves time to relax before March, there will be plenty to study once you start classes.

Don't know if you've gotten info from yet re: BLS but I did mine through the AHA and it's vaild for two years. I think most of us did that course, and it was nice not to have to worry about getting re-cert during 4th quarter.

acrawl

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Thx for the support AugustRain. I definitely hope to have much success in the program. Cocobelly, did you secure loan funding for the upcoming program yet. I haven't started yet; is that bad? AugustRain since I am doing a spring start, won't I be submitting a FAFSA twice for the program. Although I wasn't given much in federal loans, I just wanted to be sure. How has your experience been with the finacial aid office at ? I had to drop my final transcript off at Drexel last week, and as definitely thinking about just meeting with someone from Financial Aid then. Are their any loans/scholarships anyone recommends? Any knowledge is greatly appreciated...

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